Maureen

“Wherever you are in this world, the sky is still above you. Wherever you are, God still watches over you; He sees into your heart.”
― Jo Baker, Longbourn

“My theory,” Maisie said, “is that the best, worst, happiest, saddest, scariest, and most memorable moments are all connected. Those are the important times, good and bad. The rest is just filler.” She pointed to the balloon. “The rest is nothing but hot air.”
― Jamie Ford, Love and Other Consolation Prizes

“But it’s our nature to deny what frightens us, and it’s not wicked or dull. Isn’t there always a bright, willing part of us that keeps hoping that what we know isn’t true?”
― Samantha Harvey, The Western Wind

“It is always better to admire the best among our foes rather than the worst among our friends. Wouldn’t you agree, Commandant?”
― Viet Thanh Nguyen, The Sympathizer